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May 23

The Worshipping Community: Gathered, Equipped, and Sent

By Cathy Colten Worship

Most people have some firmly formed associations with the word “church” – a building, a community, a worship service, an institution. Depending on who you are, you probably have specific associations with the word “worship” as well – music, pews, hymnals, preachers, and choirs perhaps. While none of these associations...

May 08

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Help Plant the YMEN Garden | June 2, 2024

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Join First Pres and the YMEN community in North Lawndale for a collaborative effort: planting vegetables in their community garden. This garden offers fresh produce to those in the North Lawndale Community. Situated at Cermak Road and Avers in Chicago, transportation via bus from First Pres will be arranged for...

May 08

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Kane County Cougars Family Night Out, 2024

By Cathy Colten Events, Family

Come join us for Kane County Cougars Family Night Out on June 7! There will be fireworks after the game. Tickets are $9 and a limited number of parking passes are available for $6. Pay for your tickets online or bring a check to the office after your register. Pick...

May 07

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Montana Mission Trip 2024

By Cathy Colten Adults, Missions

Join us this summer as we travel to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Northeast Montana for our annual Mission trip, July 13-19, 2024. This intergenerational trip is one that First Pres Glen Ellyn has been leading for many years. We would invite you to join us, participating in the...

May 06

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Heidi’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees in DuPage County

By Cathy Colten Missions

Exciting news from Exodus World Service, Susan Odom, recently shared an update Last year a portion of First Pres Glen Ellyn's Mission grant went to Exodus World Service. They were then able to launch Heidi’s House a drop-in center dedicated to supporting refugees and volunteers in Wheaton. Susan Odom the Executive Director...

May 06

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Kids Church Summer Family Kickoff

By Cathy Colten Children, Family

Families and kids join us to kickoff summer! PreK - 5th graders will rotate through a series of stations that will help them grow closer to God & each other and give you tools to stay connected to your faith and First Pres throughout the summer months! Childcare will be...

May 02

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Transforming Lives: Kids Alive in Constanza Receives a Gift of Mobility

By Cathy Colten Missions

Exciting news from the Dominican Republic, Fred O'Brien, representing Kids Alive in Constanza, recently shared an update The Kids Alive team has acquired a 34-passenger bus, made possible by the generous capital grant funds provided by First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn. The purchase marks a significant milestone for the...

Apr 29

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Missions Month 2024

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

The Missions Council at First Pres Glen Ellyn is made up of 15 people who are passionate about our church’s role in bringing the message of Christ to our community, our country and the world. Each year we dedicate the month of May as Missions Month. It is a month...

Apr 18

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January 1-March 31, 2024 Quarterly Update

By Cathy Colten General News, Quarterly Updates

Church Family, It’s been a tremendous start to 2024. We’ve witnessed an abundance of celebrations for First Pres during these first three months of the year. This congregation hosted and participated in events such as: First Pres Vision Event and Annual Meeting on February 4th - welcoming Jen Bradbury to...

Apr 09

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Know the Theologians | David and Jennifer McNutt

By Cathy Colten Tuesday Notes

On Sunday, April 7th David and Jennifer McNutt hosted an event for their new book Know the Theologians at First Pres Glen Ellyn. Know the Theologians (Zondervan) reflects upon the contributions of sixteen different theologians to the Christian faith across the centuries to help readers know their family of faith...

The Worshipping Community: Gathered, Equipped, and Sent

Help Plant the YMEN Garden | June 2, 2024

Kane County Cougars Family Night Out, 2024

Montana Mission Trip 2024

Heidi’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees in DuPage County

Kids Church Summer Family Kickoff

Transforming Lives: Kids Alive in Constanza Receives a Gift of Mobility

Missions Month 2024

January 1-March 31, 2024 Quarterly Update

Know the Theologians | David and Jennifer McNutt

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